Imagine showing up to your recreational-league softball game to find that your opponent is the San Diego Chargers. This was the reality in a Wednesday-night men’s league here in suburban San Diego, after Rivers put together the team for off-season bonding. Here’s a pro tip, hit ground balls. Quarterback Philip Rivers “is a horrible shortstop.”

Photographer Donald Miralle documented the game on assignment for The Wall Street Journal.

Players from the Randy Jones Invitational look on from the dugout.

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Philip Rivers talks to the umpire and an opposing player before the game.

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Punter Mike Scifres at the plate.

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Philip Rivers tries to outrun the throw to first.

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Players from the Randy Jones Invitational look on from the dugout.

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Philip Rivers and teammate Eric Weddle (No. 32).

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Philip Rivers throws a ball to first base.

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Eric Weddle and Philip Rivers congratulate a teammate who scored.

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The Randy Jones Invitational hoists captain Brandon Gandy after winning the league title.